More Dog Foods Pulled In Salmonella-related RecallJune 15, 2012 EDITORS' NOTE: On May 11, Natural Balance reported that it had provided the incorrect "best by" date for one of its recalled Sweet Potato & Venison dog foods. The correct "best by" date for the 5 LB Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison Dog, UPC# 7-23633-88650-5, Lot Code NBH0103, is March 13, 2013. The story has been updated to reflect this change. In an expansion of a dry dog food recall, three national dog food companies (WellPet, Natural Balance and Canidae) and one regional (Apex Pet Foods) issued recalls Friday and Saturday. All four brands reported that none of their products had tested positive for salmonella, but they had voluntarily recalled the products as a precautionary measure. All the affected foods were manufactured at Diamond Pet Foods’ facility in Gaston, S.C. WellPet LLC of Tewksbury, Mass., recalled one recipe of its Wellness dry dog food that had been manufactured at the Gaston plant, even though the foods have tested negative for salmonella, WellPet reported late Friday night. The recalled food is Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Puppy in 15-pound, 30-pound and 5-ounce bags with "best by" dates of JAN 9 2013 through JAN 11 2013. …
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Solid Gold Recalls Two Batches Of Dog FoodJune 15, 2012Solid Gold Recalls Two Batches of Dog FoodSolid Gold Recalls Two Batches of Dog Foodvet, veterinary news, dog food recall, solid gold recall, dog food, dog healthSolid Gold Health Products for Pets Inc. recalled two batches of dry dog food in another salmonella-related action.Solid Gold Health Products for Pets Inc. recalled two batches of dry dog food in another salmonella-related action.Posted: May 8, 2012, 8:30p.m. ESTnewsline, recallSolid Gold recalled one batch of Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog. Solid Gold recalls dog food due to salmonella-related causes. In another salmonella-related action, Solid Gold Health Products for Pets Inc. of El Cajon, Calif., recalled two batches of dry dog food that had been manufactured at Diamond Pet Foods' facility in Gaston, S.C. Solid Gold recalled one batch of Solid Gold WolfCub Large Breed Puppy Food and one batch of Solid Gold WolfKing Large Breed Adult Dog. Both batches feature a "best before" date of December 30, 2012, and an "X" in the 11th digit of the production code. The recalled WolfCub food came in 4-pound (UPC …
Purina Recalls Vet Diet On Thiamine DeficiencyJune 15, 2012Purina Recalls Vet Diet on Thiamine DeficiencyPurina recall, cat food, cat food recall, cat, Purina Veterinary Diets OM recall, thiamineNestlé Purina PetCare voluntarily recalled one lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets OM (Overweight Management) Feline Formula canned cat food today due to a possible subnormal level of thiamine (Vitamin B1), an essential vitamin for cats.Nestlé Purina PetCare voluntarily recalled one lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets OM (Overweight Management) Feline Formula canned cat food today due to a possible subnormal level of thiamine.newsline, recallPurina Recalls Vet Diet on Thiamine DeficiencyPosted: May 11, 2012, 6:35 p.m. EDT Purina recalled one lot of its Veterinary Diets OM Feline Formula canned cat food on suspicion of subnormal levels of thiamine. Nestlé Purina PetCare voluntarily recalled one lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets OM (Overweight Management) Feline Formula canned cat food today due to a possible subnormal level of thiamine (Vitamin B1), an essential vitamin for cats. The company recalled the lost as a precautionary measure in response to a consumer complaint received by the FDA regarding the thiamine content of the food. The recall includes 5.5 oz. cans with "Best By" date June 2013, production code 11721159 and …
Diamond Expands Recall AgainJune 15, 2012 EDITORS' NOTE: Diamond Pet Foods yesterday corrected the list of Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Foods recalled on Friday to include an additional “best by” date of October 20, 2012. This story has been updated to include the additional date. Diamond Pet Foods of Meta, Mo., added another brand to its expansive salmonella-related pet food recall, and a pair of cats in a Canadian shelter reportedly died after eating Diamond products. The latest recall involves Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula samples, 6-pound and 18-pound bag sizes manufactured on Aug. 26, 2011. The product was distributed in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. The recalled bags include the following production codes and best before dates: • DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012; • DSL0801, 26-Aug-2012; • DSL0801, 27-Sept-2012; • DSL0801, 18-Oct-2012; • DSL0801, 20-Oct-2012; and • DSL0801, (Samples). Meanwhile, two cats at the Humanochat cat shelter in Montreal died and another is sick after eating Diamond products, according to a report by the Calgary Herald. One …
Franck’s Recalls 6 Months Worth Of Sterile PreparationsJune 15, 2012 EDITORS' NOTE: This story was updated May 24, 2012, 7:20 p.m. EDT, to include information about the company’s termination of its sterile compounding business. Franck’s Compounding Pharmacy recalled all sterile compounds it distributed between Nov. 21, 2011, and May 21, 2012, and permanently ceased production of sterile compounds, the Ocala, Fla.-based company reported today. The pharmacy issued the recall after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the pharmacy’s clean room. Patients taking sterile prescriptions prepared by Franck’s during the six month window are at risk of infection, the company said. The company advised veterinarians and physicians in possession of sterile prescriptions distributed during the six-month window to destroy the preparations using appropriate practices. They should also review patient records to determine any adverse events that may have resulted from the use of the recalled products and report the events to Franck’s and the FDA’s MedWatch program. <HOME>
Veterinary Groups Urge USDA To Ban Horse Soring ImplementsJune 14, 2012The American Association of Equine Practitioners and American Veterinary Medical Association urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit the use of action devices and performance packages in the training and showing of Tennessee Walking Horses. Action devices, such as chains, ankle rings, collars, rollers and wood or aluminum bead bracelets, are used in conjunction with chemical irritants on the pastern of a horse’s foot to cause pain and induce an exaggerated gait, according to a joint statement issued by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and American Veterinary Medical Association. There is little scientific evidence indicating that the use of action devices on their own are detrimental to the health and welfare of the horse, but banning the devices would reduce the motivation to apply a chemical irritant, the organizations reported. The U.S. Equestrian Federation, the national governing body for equestrian sport in the United States, does not allow action devices in the show ring for all recognized breed affiliates. Performance packages, also called stacks or pads, made of plastic, leather, wood and rubber, are attached below the sole of the horse’s natural hoof and have a metal band that …
Merck Unveils Topical Parasite Meds For PetsJune 13, 2012 Merck Animal Health launched a pair of veterinary-exclusive, topical, ectoparasite treatment and prevention products for pets called Activyl and Activyl Tick Plus, the company reported today. Activyl treats and prevents flea infestations in dogs and cats, while Activyl Tick Plus controls both fleas and ticks, but is available exclusively for dogs, Merck reported. Both products contain the active ingredient indoxacarb, which kills fleas through a process called bioactivation. Indoxacarb is absorbed by a flea via contact or ingestion and is converted by certain flea enzymes into an insecticidal metabolite, which paralyzes and kills the flea. Indoxacarb also disrupts a flea’s life cycle by inhibiting the development of flea larvae in the pet’s surroundings, Merck reported. Activyl’s only active ingredient is indoxacarb, making it safe for both cats and dogs, according to the company. Activyl Plus is available exclusively for dogs because it contains both indoxacarb and permethrin, which kills and controls ticks, but is not safe for cats and should not be used on dogs younger than eight weeks or less than four pounds. Both products require monthly applications and are dispensed in single-application …
USDA To Exempt Pigeons, Doves From Bird Flu Import RuleJune 12, 2012USDA to Exempt Pigeons, Doves from Bird Flu Import Rulebird flu, pigeons, pigeons importation, importation of birds, dovesThe U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to exclude pigeons and doves from a rule that prohibits the importation of birds and poultry from countries where highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) exists and is seeking public comments on the change.The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to exclude pigeons and doves from a rule that prohibits the importation of birds and poultry from countries where highly pathogenic avian influenza exists and is seeking public comment.newslineUSDA to Exempt Pigeons, Doves from Bird Flu Import RulePosted: June 12, 2012, 3:15 p.m. EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to exclude pigeons and doves from a rule that prohibits the importation of birds and poultry from countries where highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) exists and is seeking public comments on the change. In an effort to minimize the risk of HPAI spreading to the United States, the USDA published an interim rule in January 2011 prohibiting the importation of live birds or poultry that have moved through …
Novartis Launches 3-Day Feline NSAIDJune 11, 2012 Novartis Animal Health launched Onsior (robenacoxib) tablets, a three-day non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for postoperative cats, the Greensboro, N.C., company reported today. The drug is indicated for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with orthopedic surgery, ovariohysterectomy and castration. It is the first multidose oral NSAID to be approved for cats, Novartis reported. The drug’s short blood half-life causes the active ingredient to be quickly eliminated from the blood while persisting longer at the site of inflamed tissue, allowing for once-a-day administration for up to three days, the company reported. Side effects observed during a clinical field trial and six-month safety study included surgical site bleeding, infected surgery sites, lethargy, vomiting and inappetence. The drug is indicated for cats weighing 5.5 pounds or heavier and at least 6 months old for a maximum of three days. The drug should not be used in cats that have a hypersensitivity to robenacoxib or known intolerance to NSAIDs and should not be administered in conjunction with any other oral or injectable NSAID or corticosteroid, according to Novartis.
Pfizer To Spin Off Animal Health Business In 2013June 8, 2012Pfizer Inc. plans to spin off its animal health business in July 2013 under the moniker Zoetis, the New York City-based company reported yesterday. Pfizer's New York headquarters Pfizer is preparing an initial public offering of a minority ownership stake in the standalone company. “Our focus continues to be on taking the actions that will generate the greatest after-tax value for our shareholders, with share repurchases remaining the case to beat in allocating cash proceeds from the separation,” said Ian Reed, chairman and CEO of Pfizer. The name Zoetis is derived from the term “zoetic,” which contains the root “zo” as in “zoo” and “zoology” and means “pertaining to life,” according to Pfizer. “The name best captures the company’s focus on partnership with veterinarians, livestock producers and companion animal owners by providing innovative products and solutions that advance animal health and human well being,” said Juan Ramon Alaix, president of Pfizer Animal Health. Pfizer plans to provide details regarding the spinoff as part of its 2012 second quarter earnings report, likely in late July or early August. Pfizer’s animal health business, based in Madison, N.J., employs about 9,000 people and markets products to 120 …
